Follow this free crochet basket pattern for beginners to learn how to make crochet nesting baskets that are perfect for organizing any room in the home!

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Since January is the month of rejuvenation, and the hanging basket pattern from Sierra went over so well with you, I thought I would stick with the home decor theme and write up something I have had in my mind for about 2 years now.

Crochet nesting baskets! Horray for new free crochet patterns!

These little babies are sturdy, cute, and practical- three of my favorite adjectives. They’re perfect for holding all sorts of things like toys, craft supplies, office supplies, or anything really!

They have two walls which makes them extra strong. Each size fits into the previous size nice and snug which makes them store well and package well if you’re shipping them! Where my fellow crochet bosses at?!

If you would like to purchase the ad-free PDF version of this easy crochet basket pattern I will link it here for you.

And for my more visual learners, you can check out the full video tutorial here!

Last thing before we get started! If you missed the Hanging Basket pattern from a few weeks ago make a mental note to check that one out! You can thank me later 😉.

MATERIALS

– Tuff Puff wool from We Crochet  I used 2 skeins of yarn in the color Snickerdoodle, 3 skeins of Sky and 4 Skeins of Silver or Hobbi Bungee Mini. Any strong super bulky weight yarn should work well for this storage basket pattern.
– 8 mm crochet hook
– Tapestry needle
– Scissors
– Stitch Marker

* Tip: If you don’t have any of the yarns listed above but still want to give this free pattern a shot, don’t worry! You can use worsted-weight acrylic yarn, hold two strands of yarn together, and use a smaller hook size to get the same effect. Give it a try and have fun with it!

I also made this matter with Hobbi Bungee Mini yarn and it was a great choice!. This is definitely my favorite yarn for crochet baskets!

Nesting Baskets Created with Hobbi Bungee Mini

*I have linked the supplies I used in the materials section above.

STITCH KEY (US TERMS) 

SC = Single Crochet
INC= Increase (for this pattern it is 2 SC Stitches)
CH = Chain
KS= Knit Stitch (explained below)
YO = Yarn Over
* to be repeated

SPECIAL STITCHES

Magic Circle: We will be using the Magic Circle (or magic loop) method for this crochet bunny pattern. If you are unfamiliar with this technique please refer to the video that goes with this pattern.

Knit Stitch: This is very similar to a Single Crochet stitch and worked the same way. The only difference is where you put your hook. Instead of putting it under the loops that make the “V” shape on top of your stitch, you will insert your hook into the front side of the stitch- kind of into the body. I show this in the video if you need more help.

Back Loop Only: When you look at the top of your stitch you will see the two loops that create a “V” shape. The back loop is the loop furthest from you. Insert your hook under that loop only.

BEFORE YOU START

This pattern is made by working in the round. This means we will not be joining and chaining up, it is a continuous spiral of stitches.

CROCHET NESTING BASKETS- CROCHET BASKET PATTERN

Smallest Size Crochet Basket Pattern

Diameter- 4.5 Inches
Height 3.25 Inches

Round 1: SC 6 into a magic circle. (6)

Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: *INC, SC* around 6 times (18)

Round 4: *INC, SC, SC* around 6 times (24)

Round 5: *INC, SC, SC, SC* around 6 times (30)

Round 6: SC 30 stitches in the Back Loop Only (30)

Gently sew in your first tail. Be careful not to snap your yarn.

Rounds 7- 13: KS in each stitch around (30)

Round 14: SC in the Back loop only (30)

Rounds 15- 20: SC in each stitch around (30)

Tie off and sew in your tails.

Fold your basket in on itself at row 14. The BLO stitches should make it fold very easily.

Optional step

If you want to secure your inner wall to the outer wall of your basket, I suggest taking a tapestry needle and a worsted-weight yarn in a similar color to your basket yarn.

Go through all the stitches until they are securely connected.

This step is optional and doesn’t really affect the finished product, I just like to do it.

Medium Size Crochet Basket Pattern

Diameter- 5.5 Inches
Height 3.75 Inches

Repeat rounds 1-5 of the small basket.

Round 6: *INC, SC, SC, SC, SC* around 6 times (36)

Round 7: *INC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC* around 6 times (42)

Round 8: SC 42 stitches in the Back Loop Only (42)

Rounds 9- 17: KS in each stitch around (42)

Round 18: SC in the Back loop only (42)

Rounds 19- 26: SC in each stitch around (42)

Tie off and sew in your tails.

Fold your basket in on itself at row 18. The BLO stitches should make it fold very easily.

Directions for the option to secure your basket walls at the end of the small size instructions.

Large Size Crochet Basket Pattern

Diameter- 6.5 Inches
Height 4.25 Inches

Repeat rounds 1-7 of the medium basket.

Round 8: *INC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC* around 6 times (48)

Round 9: *INC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC, SC * around 6 times (54)

Round 10: SC 42 stitches in the Back Loop Only (54)

Rounds 11-21: KS in each stitch around (54)

Round 22: SC in the Back loop only (54)

Rounds 23- 32: SC in each stitch around (54)

Tie off and sew in your tails.

Fold your basket in on itself at row 22. The BLO stitches should make it fold very easily.

Directions for the option to secure your basket walls at the end of the small size instructions.

Each size will fit snuggly in the next size up and now you have an adorable set of crochet nesting baskets to market to your customers and use in your own home for organization!

I plan on making a video explaining how to adjust this pattern for any size basket. I will share that link here with you guys when the video is live.

I hope you guys like this crochet basket pattern! If you make a set of Crochet Nesting Baskets Id love to see them! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook at @ACraftyConcept.

As always you are welcome to sell your finished baskets in your Etsy shops or at craft fairs! I hope they sell well for you.

Happy Crocheting, friends!
❤️ Ashley